BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT's innovation hub. BWXT's Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.
BWXT Advanced Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Fuel Performance Engineer with materials expertise to advance the state-of-the-art fuel systems and materials for use in advanced reactor applications.
If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you. The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA Advanced Technologies office. Relocation benefits are available for this position.
Job Description / Duties:
- Develop of advanced fuel forms (TRISO, etc.).
- Perform material selection and optimization of fuel material architecture.
- Develop manufacturing and test requirements/specifications.
- Provide materials engineering support for procurement and manufacturing of components.
- Evaluate feedback from in-pile testing.
- Develop technical approaches to support licensing.
- Support core design development.
- Support fuel performance modeling.
- Provide a strong interface with the BWXT's TRISO manufacturing team and with national laboratory partners in the development and testing of advanced fuel materials for various applications.
- Work with interdisciplinary team of engineers to ensure fuel and moderator solutions meet the overall objectives.
Job Qualifications / Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Materials, Mechanical or similar discipline) is required.
- Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience.
- Experience in the nuclear field with a focus on advanced fuel material development and performance is required.
- Must possess an understanding of the interplay between reactor design, fuel development, advanced fuel materials, and fuel testing / qualification programs.
- Must possess excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.
BWX Technologies, Inc.
Canada
www.bwxt.com
